AARP tax assistance available

Lincoln County Health Department in Troy will be the site housing the AARP Tax Aide Program. The department is located at #5 Health Department Road (off Hwy. H) at Troy.

AARP Tax Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax counseling and tax preparation service. Volunteers are trained in conjunction with the IRS. The service can address most of the tax issues faced by their clients and will be available Feb. 3 – April 11, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Participants should bring a copy of last year’s tax returns, Social Security card, photo ID, children’s Social Security cards, all W2s, and 1099s and any other materials that might be necessary.

To schedule an appointment, call 636-528-1530 after Jan. 3, 2014. Appointments are needed and they will be offering free electronic filing. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.